Lead Projects That Help Protect CommunitiesAt SEM Fire & Rescue, the projects we deliver have a genuine purpose.For more than 65 years, SEM has designed and manufactured specialised fire and rescue vehicles used by emergency services across Australia and internationally.
From frontline firefighting appliances to specialised emergency response vehicles, our work supports the people who protect communities when they need it most.Based in Ballarat and part of the Australian-owned Varley Group, SEM Fire & Rescue is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of the CFA Next Generation Project from project initiation through to customer handover.This is a hands‐on project leadership role where you will coordinate planning, production, engineering, quality, commercial performance and stakeholder engagement to ensure vehicles are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.The OpportunityAs Project Manager, you will take ownership of complex vehicle manufacturing projects and provide clear leadership across the full project lifecycle.Working closely with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, quality and senior leadership teams, you will ensure project activities remain aligned with contractual requirements, customer expectations and agreed scope, cost, schedule and quality objectives.You will also serve as a key point of contact for CFA stakeholders, leading project reviews, coordinating inspections and acceptance activities, managing expectations and resolving issues as they arise.What You'll Be DoingYour responsibilities will include:Leading the end-to-end delivery of CFA vehicle manufacturing projectsDeveloping and maintaining project execution plans and schedulesMonitoring project performance against scope, cost,



schedule and quality requirementsCoordinating resources and production activities to achieve key milestonesMaintaining project schedules and monitoring critical paths using SmartsheetAligning engineering, procurement, manufacturing and production activitiesDeveloping project budgets and monitoring expenditure against forecastsManaging project financial performance and supporting monthly forecastingLeading customer meetings, project reviews and stakeholder communicationsCoordinating customer inspections, acceptance activities and project handoverManaging engineering change requests and maintaining design-change traceabilityIdentifying, evaluating and supporting contract variationsMaintaining project risk registers and implementing mitigation strategiesMonitoring quality inspections, non‐conformances and corrective actionsProducing regular project reports and presenting performance to senior managementUsing project data and performance trends to identify improvement opportunitiesWhat You'll BringYou will be a capable and commercially aware Project Manager who can bring structure, accountability and clear communication to a complex manufacturing environment.Ideally, you will have:At least five years' project management experience within manufacturing, engineering or an industrial environmentDemonstrated experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholdersStrong experience managing project schedules, budgets, forecasts and risksProven customer‐facing and stakeholder‐management capabilityExperience coordinating multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement,



quality and productionKnowledge of contract administration and variation managementExperience managing engineering or design changesStrong reporting, analysis and Microsoft Office capabilitiesProficiency using Smartsheet or comparable project scheduling systemsStrong commercial awareness, negotiation and problem‐solving skillsThe ability to make sound decisions and maintain momentum under pressureA practical, accountable and continuous‐improvement mindsetHighly RegardedThe following experience or qualifications would be advantageous:Emergency services vehicle manufacturingHeavy vehicle, Defence, transport or specialised equipment manufacturingCertificate IV or Diploma in Project ManagementA qualification in engineering, business, manufacturing or project managementLean Manufacturing or Six SigmaWhy Join SEM Fire & Rescue?
At SEM, you will have the opportunity to apply your project leadership experience to products that serve an important purpose.We offer:A permanent, full‐time opportunity based in BallaratThe opportunity to lead a significant emergency services vehicle projectExposure to specialised and technically complex vehicle manufacturingA collaborative workplace working across engineering, manufacturing and commercial teamsMeaningful work supporting emergency services and local communitiesCareer development and cross‐functional learning opportunitiesMentoring and development programsEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth and wellbeing initiativesDiscounted Fitness Passport membershipThe opportunity to contribute to innovative, market‐leading projectsReady to Lead a Project That Matters?
If you are an experienced Project Manager who enjoys bringing people, planning and commercial outcomes together, this is an opportunity to lead a complex manufacturing project with a genuine community impact.SEM Fire & Rescue is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.
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